Bloomberg New Economy Catalysts
Bold thinking, breakthrough action.
About
Founded in 2021, Bloomberg New Economy established the Catalyst program with a simple goal: to find people whose innovations, efforts and objectives have a genuine shot at changing the world for the better. Catalysts are founders, activists, entrepreneurs, policy makers, scientists, visionaries, even elected representatives whose remarkable work across business, philanthropy and government – especially in the emerging markets – demands recognition.
Each year Catalysts are recognized for their work in 5 breakthrough areas – these areas represent Bloomberg New Economy’s take on the most talked about topics, emerging trends and breakthrough innovations on the global agenda.
Meet the 2024 Catalysts
The cohort was selected for their achievements across the below breakthrough areas. Read more about the Catalysts in our press release.
- Finance – Driving prosperity through fintech
- Commerce – Making the world smaller, smarter and more efficient
- Sustainability – Realizing a greener future
- Resilience – Building strong, healthy communities
- Security – Controlling outcomes in the physical and digital realms
Ola Brown
General Partner HealthCap Africa
Claudia del Pozo
Founder & CEO Eon Institute
Lisa Dyson
Founder & CEO AirProtein
Peter Fernandez
CEO Mombak
Himanshu Gupta
CEO ClimateAi
Chelsea Hornby
Founder & CEO Elle International
Catherine Hutchins
Co-Founder & Director Good-Edi
Philip Kauders
Co-Founder & CEO Courageous Land
Yuya Nakamura
President & CEO Axelspace
Wawira Njiru
Founder & CEO Food 4 Education
Kofi Owusu-Nhyira
Founder & CEO Nsano
Roberto Patiño
Co-Founder & President Institute 2100
Aniyo Rahebi
Co-Founder & Director Good-Edi
Shubhendu Sharma
Founder & Director Afforestt Eco Services
Gonzalo Vial Luarte
Co-Founder & Executive Director Huella Local Foundation
Yihao Zhu
Co-Founder & CEO i2Cool Limited2021 Catalysts
2022 Catalysts
2023 Catalysts